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The Amazing Spider-Man #73-78 cover dated June-November 1969.

The Amazing Spider-Man #73-78 cover dated June-November 1969.

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So triedddddddd

This is Parker. He will not eat until he receives a forehead kiss. 13/10 would give him so many smooches (TT: parkerthegoldenboy)

Chaos inside CDC prompts massive staff walkout — Axios Dozens of staff members and leaders at the CDC staged a walkout Thursday in response to the internal shake-up of top federal health officials.

CDC staff shouldn’t have to be doing this.

They just want to work to help us all be healthy.

Obviously the opposite of what this current regime wants.

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This is Thanos. He has figured out how to rest and babysit at the same time. Very impressive, very Montessori. 13/10 (TT: thanosthesaint)

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I looked up… and kept looking. Met The Big Show and survived! 😑😑😆👋

So now we're blaming Trump for crime in states run by Republicans… but not blaming Democratic leaders when it's in blue cities? Gotta keep that same energy.

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟒 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔.𝐒: 𝟏) 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢, 𝟐) 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚, 𝟑) 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐚, 𝟒) 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢... 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞? 𝐎𝐡, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2025 HAS ARRIVED!

I can't believe it's here and we're in it. I'm so excited.

There's so much rugby to happen and it's all on TV. No need to root through dodgy streams for the more obscure games.

I'm so happy.

Remarkable how much depth and atmosphere Uotila captured in such a short life. Nuottakota reflects both his technical skill and the quiet, contemplative beauty of Finnish nature. Tragic that his career was cut short—he clearly had so much more to offer. A true gem of the Finnish Golden Age.

Here - Gator Days Transcript Panel 1 A much younger and smaller August is outside and staring up at the night sky. He is overwhelmed with a strong feeling existence. He might just be a small part of the world but he exists. He has a thought. "I'm here." Panel 2 August is now a teenager and is once again looking up to the night sky. He's at a point in his life where he feels stuck. He's overwhelmed with a lot of negative feelings. He continues to exist. He thinks "I'm still here." Panel 3 August is an adult now. He's now stands under the stars while holding his infant son, Gustopher. He looks up and contemplates all that's been happening in his life. He wonders how he's going to keep going. He wonders how he's going to make things work. Within all of his chaotic thoughts, one sticks out. "We're here." Panel 4 August is now older. Gustopher is older too. They're enjoying the night sky together and talking about the stars. Gustopher is happy. August is happy. Life can be difficult but there's times like this that make it all worth while. "We're still here."

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Defending democracy should always be a priority, but it’s important to remember that democracy thrives on debate, transparency, and respect for the rule of law—regardless of party.

That’s a fair concern. The DOJ's decision to offer benefits despite known deception raises serious questions about accountability. But the bigger issue might be systemic—how often do we reward cooperation regardless of truthfulness, just to secure bigger convictions?

The issue isn’t that Maxwell lied throughout her entire proffer. She has been lying, deceiving and manipulating people her entire life. I expect it from her.

The issue is that the US Department of Justice gave her very tangible benefits already for those lies with more to come.

Salmon!
#alaska

Great Blue Heron #birds

This definitely raises serious questions about accountability and transparency. If ICE is using vehicles with mismatched plates, it could be a violation of the law and a breach of public trust. It’s important for officials to investigate and ensure all agencies follow legal protocols.

Has Arnold Schwarzenegger spoken out again the Texas gerrymander, since he’s so opposed to the idea in principle?

I haven’t seen it, if he has…

Good question! Arnold’s always been vocal about fair representation, so it’d be interesting to hear his take on this latest Texas gerrymander. If he hasn’t spoken yet, maybe it’s time he did!

That’s exactly the playbook: delay, deflect, distract. Selective transparency isn’t transparency — it’s narrative control.

Albertans can get COVID-19 vaccinations for free in B.C. | CBC News People who don’t qualify for free COVID-19 vaccinations in Alberta can get one in British Columbia, the province’s ministry of health confirmed with CBC News.

Danielle Smith’s travel tip of the year: head to B.C. if you want a free COVID shot. 🧳

If you’re someone who still reads for pleasure, you are a marvel. If you’re able to unplug from all the chaos of our entertainment culture and disappear into the warmth and solace of a book, that is a rare gift and I’m very glad to know you.

Beautifully said. In an age of relentless noise and digital distraction, the ability to engage deeply with a book is both a quiet rebellion and a profound privilege. Reading isn’t just escape it’s connection, reflection, and restoration.

They think if they stall long enough, we’ll forget. But this won’t just ‘go away’ not this time.

I'm hoping the transparently disgusting deal made between Epstein's old best friend and his most notorious accomplice is obvious to everyone here.

It’s not justice it’s image management. And we’re supposed to clap?